Physical activity program to reduce sitting and increase activity after upper aerodigestive tract cancer treatment
Official title: Effect of Physical Activity Program on Sedentary and Physical Activity Level of Patients With Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer
Run by Centre Hospitalier de Valence · NCT06184880 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study will test whether an 18-month physical activity program can reduce sedentary time and increase physical activity for adults treated for localized upper aerodigestive tract (head and neck) cancer.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier de Valence Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Valence) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 19, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2029 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | March 19, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06184880 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults with newly diagnosed, histologically confirmed, non-metastatic upper aerodigestive tract cancer, a life expectancy of at least 18 months, and access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer for remote sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with contraindications to moderate physical activity or those who cannot be followed or participate remotely for the duration of the 18-month program are unlikely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
APAORL2 is a randomized, open-label, controlled single-center trial enrolling 96 adults treated for localized upper aerodigestive tract cancer. Participants are randomized 1:1 to either standard care with physical activity recommendations or standard care plus a structured physical activity program delivered during treatment and the post-treatment phase, with remote sessions available via internet-connected devices. The primary outcome compares sedentary behavior and physical activity levels after the treatment phase, and secondary outcomes include quality of life and fatigue measured over an 18-month follow-up. The intervention is behavioral, aiming for sustained changes in daily activity patterns rather than introducing new medical treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce sitting time, increase daily physical activity, and improve quality of life and fatigue for people treated for head and neck cancer.
How similar studies have gone: Physical activity interventions have shown benefits in other cancer populations, but evidence is more limited specifically for upper aerodigestive tract (head and neck) cancer and for long-term behavioral programs.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥18 years * newly diagnosed, histologically proven Upper Aerodigestive Tract Cancer, non-metastatic, * life expectancy ≥18 months * having a smartphone, tablet or computer with an internet connection enabling remote physical Activity sessions for the experimental group Exclusion Criteria: * Presenting a contraindication to moderate physical activity * Deprived of their liberty by court or administrative decision * Unable to be followed for medical, social, family, geographic or psychological reasons for the duration of the study,
Where it's running
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Ch Valence
Valence, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Guillaume Guillaume — Ch Valence
- Study coordinator: Guillaume Buiret
- Email: gbuiret@ch-valence.fr
- Phone: +33475752555
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.